TCPA & Consumer Calling Digest - August 2018
We are pleased to present the latest edition of our Monthly TCPA Digest, providing insights and news related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
This issue provides insurance information for companies facing TCPA lawsuits and identifies the types of policies and provisions that may offer coverage. You will also find an update on the status of the proposed reassigned numbers database as well as information about a new FCC Public Notice, released August 10. Comments on the Public Notice are expected to lay the groundwork for the FCC’s next major action on call blocking and methods to eliminate illegal robocalls.
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In This Edition Part I – TCPA: Regulatory UpdatePart II – TCPA: Litigation Update |
TCPA & Consumer Calling Digest - July 2018
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TCPA & Consumer Calling Digest - June 2018
June 11, 2018|Article
Authors
Joshua Briones
Member / Managing Member, Los Angeles Office
Joshua Briones is a commercial litigator who defends consumer class actions for Mintz. He's represented clients in a wide range of industries, including financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, and retail, in cases involving false advertising, unfair trade practices, and other claims.
Russell H. Fox
Member
Russell H. Fox is a wireless communications attorney at Mintz. He guides clients through federal legislative, regulatory, and transactional matters. Russell also participates in FCC proceedings, negotiates spectrum agreements, and represents clients in spectrum auctions.
Alexander Hecht
ML Strategies - Executive Vice President & Director of Operations
Alexander Hecht is Executive Vice President & Director of Operations of ML Strategies, Washington, DC. He's an attorney with over a decade of senior-level experience in Congress and trade associations. Alex helps clients with regulatory and legislative issues, including health care and technology.
Radhika Bhat
E. Crystal Lopez
Associate
E. Crystal Lopez is a Mintz Associate who focuses her practice on class action defense, with an emphasis on consumer fraud, data privacy, marketing, and compliance issues claims. She has defended corporate clients against class actions at all stages of litigation.
Esteban Morales
Associate
Esteban Morales is a Mintz litigator who handles class action defense and financial services litigation for companies of all sizes. He defends clients targeted in class action suits, and the results include dismissals at the pleading stage. Esteban practices in Mintz's Sports Law Practice.
Nicole V. Ozeran
Associate
Nicole V. Ozeran is a litigator in Mintz’s complex Corporate Litigation Group, where her practice focuses on consumer fraud, online and telephone marketing, false advertising, and regulatory and statutory compliance issues. She's also part of the Consumer Privacy and TCPA Class Action Defense Group.
Natalie Prescott
Associate
Natalie A. Prescott is a Mintz attorney and Certified Information Privacy Professional. She defends clients in high-stakes product liability matters, UCL § 17200 and false advertising cases, mass torts, and consumer class actions. Natalie also handles MDL proceedings and product liability litigation.
Elana R. Safner
Associate
Elana R. Safner is an attorney who advises Mintz clients on public policy, regulatory issues, and disputes affecting the communications sector. Elana also handles privacy and cybersecurity matters. She has CIPP certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.